King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands himself launched the invitation. In a video posted on Monday, February 20th on the official website of the Palace and their Facebook page, the Dutch ruler sets out to invite 150 people to his 50th birthday. But be careful, this is not for anyone. To be able to share with him and the rest of the family at the royal palace in Amsterdam on April 28th, the day after his 50th birthday, you must reside in the Netherlands and, above all, be born on the same day as him. In addition, we must celebrate in this year 2017, like him, a jubilee anniversary, that is to say a number of years that can be divisible by five. Applications are open from the age of 20 years.

Those who fulfill these conditions and would like to participate in this exceptional royal meal should register via a dedicated website: www.WA50.nl. And without lying around. A random draw will mark the winners on March 3, 2017.

The Royal Palace of Amsterdam will open for 50 hours in a row

At the end of this dinner, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam will be open to the public for 50 hours in a row (from Friday 28 April 10 pm to Sunday 30 April 0 h). Launched by a festive event, a special program related to life in the Kingdom of the Netherlands during the last 50 years is announced.

The official site of the Royal Family of Sweden, their Facebook page and their Instagram account, not forgetting of course the Facebook page of her mother Princess Madeleine. Little Princess Leonore has been everywhere last Monday. What's more normal! The adorable blonde is the queen of the day in the kingdom of her grandfather King Carl XVI Gustaf. This Monday, February 20th 2017, the granddaughter of the sovereign celebrated her third birthday


As is customary at the court of Sweden, this anniversary has been the subject of new official photos. Prince Nicholas's older sister was dressed in a powder-coated pink woolen dress with a pleated white pleated detailing and sleeves and pockets underlined with white by Janie and Jack. Her detached hair is adorned with a big pink bow and the little girl, in white tights, is shod with pink ballerinas.


On one of the shots, we see Princess Leonore staring with amazement at the balloons of balloon she holds attached to long ribbons. Among them, a big 3 silver color and a multicolored round balloon where a "Happy Birthday" in pink letters.

Born on February 20th, 2014 in New York, Princess Leonore is the first child of Princess Madeleine of Sweden, the youngest of King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia, and her husband the British-American banker Christopher O'Neill. The couple, who now lives in London, also has a son, Prince Nicolas, who was born in Stockholm on June 15th 2015.


The little princess Leonore now ranks seventh in succession to the Swedish crown. She retreated two places in 2016 after the birth of her two cousins, Princess Oscar-son of Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Consort Daniel - and Alexander - son of Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia.
Photo Credits:Brigitte Grenfeldt/ Kungahuset.se/Princess Madeleine/Facebook

Countess Sophie of Wessex turned 52 years old last Friday. Traveling to Devon that day, the daughter-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II was celebrated as it should.

On Friday, January 20th, 2017, H.R.H The Countess of Wessex was headed to Clyst St Mary, a small village in East Devon between Exeter and Exmouth. The wife of Prince Edward was expected to attend a meeting of the Devon County Agricultural Association of which she was elected president for the year 2017. Founded in 1872 to protect the interests Agriculture and rural economy in this county, this organization is also involved in orchestrating the Devon County Show every year. This will be held this year from May 18th to 20th.

Arriving by helicopter, Sophie was seen outside wearing a black dress with white polka dots under a black Azzedine Alaia cardigan and wearing high suede boots of the same color, was welcomed with balloons and a birthday cake. The daughter-in-law of Queen Elizabeth II was celebrating her 52th birthday. And her hosts obviously did not want to pass over this anniversary.

We are delighted to welcome HRH The Countess to our show ground on such a beautiful morning. #royalfamily #devon pic.twitter.com/2kU4HIITi1

— Devon County Show (@DevonCountyShow) January 20, 2017

HRH The Countess of Wessex signs the visitors’ book in the County Show offices before the AGM. pic.twitter.com/h1mjQCgwCp

— Devon County Show (@DevonCountyShow) January 20, 2017

Very pleased with this delicate attention, Sophie cut her cake with a big smile, her president's medal around her neck, as proved by a photo that Buckingham Palace shared on the official Twitter accounts and Instagram of the royal family.

The Countess of Wessex was also very enthusiastic about the mission entrusted to her, declaring according to statements reported by the Plymouth Herald: "I am honored and delighted to be this year's President of the Devon County Agricultural Association. "Supporting our farmers and industry is a priority for me in my work and I am very excited about my role with this unique region of our country and its special agricultural show."

Happy Birthday to two Former souvereigns His Majesty King Juan Carlos of Spain and H.R.H Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg who are each celebrating their 79th and 96th birthday respectively.

1) His Majesty King Juan Carlos was born as Juan Carlos Alfonso Víctor María de Borbón y Borbón-Dos Sicilias to Infante Juan, Count of Barcelona and Princess María Mercedes of Bourbon-Two Sicilies in Rome, Italy. He is the first born of 4 kids including Infante Pilar of Duchess of Badajoz, Infanta Margarita, Duchess of Soria and younger brother, Alfonso.
For a majority of his life the Former King lived in exile together with members of the spanish royal family while his grand father King Alfonso XIII. In 1962, He got married to the then Princess Sofia of Greece and Denmark now Former queen Sofia together had 3 children the then Prince Felipe V Prince of Asturias, Infanta Elena and Infanta Cristina. In 2012 he abdicated in favour of his heir and successor Felipe now King Felipe V making his grand daughter Princess Leonor the first female apparent heir and successor, Princess of Asturias to the throne.
Happy Birthday Your Majesty Sir


2) HRH Grand Duke Jean was born as Jean Benoît Guillaume Robert Antoine Louis Marie Adolphe Marc d'Aviano to the late Grand Duchess Charlotte and Prince Felix de Bourbon-Parma at Berg Castle. He is the first born to 6 children which includes Princess Elisabeth, Duchess von Hohenberg
Marie Adelaide, Countess Henckel von Donnesmarck,  Princess Marie Gabrielle, Dowager Countess af Holstein-Ledredborg, Prince Charles, Alix, Dowager Princess de Ligne. On April 9th 1953 he got married to Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium, daughter of Léopold III, King of the Belgians(sister to late King Baudoin, Former King Albert II and Prince Alexandre and aunt of King Philippe; First cousin to King Harald V of Norway and his sisters). Together they have three sons and two daughters: Princess Marie-Astrid, Grand Duke Henri, who ascended to the grand ducal throne in 2000, Prince Jean, Princess Margaretha, and Prince Guillaume. Together they have twenty-two grandchildren(which includes they Hereditary Grand Duke Prince Guillaume) and eight great-grandchildren.
Happy Birthday Sir

In the previous days several events related to the anniversary were held in Stockholm, the festivities took on a different scale this Friday April 29th afternoon and evening. On the eve of D-Day, the royal family had gathered around the sovereign for a concert at the Nordic Museum.

In the afternoon, King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia were at the Opera of Stockholm, where they attended the Royal Artistic Academies. It was the Bernadotte Scholarship awards in honor of His Majesty 70th. Crown Princess Victoria took a leave from maternity to accompany them in a had already opted for a very elegant floral motif H & M Conscious dress. The dress is made jacquard texture with gold threads over an off-white base creates a precious layer upon which glass bead flower embroideries are applied. The jacquard fabric is made from a blend of Tencel and organic silk. The glass bead embroideries are made from recycled glass. Accessories with her nude Gianvito Rossi pumps and  ANYA HINDMARCH Gold Metallic Clutch. She was accompanied by her husband Prince Consort Daniel.


In the evening King Carl XVI Gustaf and his wife Queen Silvia, who arrived wrapped in a fur coat over her long a Blue Lace gown and the Leuchtenberg Sapphire Earrings and Brooch, arrived in a carriage drawn by horses. Really gorgeous in another H&M's Conscious Collection but this time it is a bespoke Skirt/Dress describe as a black blouse in organic mulberry silk and a jacquard woven golden skirt made of organic mulberry silk and recycled polyester  accessories with with a necklace from Balmain for H&M necklace and a new pair of earrings and bracelet shoes come from Dolce & Gabbana, Crown Princess Victoria was escorted by her husband Prince Consort Daniel and her brother Prince Carl Philip who came without his wife, Princess Sofia stayed with their baby Prince Alexander was born there just 10 days ago. Another one of their Majesties children Princess Madeleine, was also present came with her husband Christopher O'Neill and mother in law Eva O'Neill in London where they reside, was wearing a white coat with an Erdem dress, MARCHESA heels,  baroque pearl earrings and BOTTEGA VENETA clutch. The monarch could also rely, among other guests, on the presence this evening of his older sisters Princesses Birgitta, Desiree Christina and Tord Magnusson,  Countess Marianne Bernadotte,
Foreign royals include Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia, Crown Princess Margareta(Guardian of the Romanian Crown) and Prince Radu of Romania, Princess Hisako of Takamado(Japan), HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Germany HRH Prince Leopold of Bavaria and HRH Princess Ursula of Bavaria, HRH Prince Manuel of Bavaria and HRH Princess Anna of Bavaria.
His In-laws:
H.M. Queen Families:
Mr Thomas de Toledo Sommerlath
Mr. Patrick Sommerlath and Mrs. Maline Sommerlath
H.R.H Prince Daniels Family:
Mr. Olle Westling and Mrs. Ewa Westling
H.R.H. Princess Sofias Family:
Mr Erik Hellqvist and Mrs. Marie Hellqvist

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